There's a thread on the VT discussing where the venue should be for the World Club Challenge: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=473970 Seeing as we are in this final, where do we think it should be held?

There's a thread on the VT discussing where the venue should be for the World Club Challenge: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=473970 Seeing as we are in this final, where do we think it should be held?

I've picked Australia.

It's always held here and I'd love to have been able to go over there in February.

If it's had to be played in the UK than I couldn't think of any where better than a sold out DW.

Why not Galpharm?

1. Cause it's in Yorkshire.
2. Cause it's capacity is only 24,500

That's what I went for. All 4 sides of the ground in Cherry + White would be brilliant.

Because it's in Yorkshire and no better than the DW or the Reebok?

3. It's in Yorkshire.

I dont see how any wigan fan would possibly vote for anything but a 25,000 sell out at the DW.

I'd like to see a massive crowd at the City of Manchester stadium. OT's too big I think. If we can't get COMS then keep it in Wigan.

Can see why a few Wiganers would vote for Aussie, but as for back in England theres only one place to hold the match...Central Park, I mean the DW.

Reebok Stadium = Its in Bolton, not much bigger than the DW and would give our lodging neighbours plenty of ammo
Anfield = Last time we played there we got 20K on , so whats the point in that. Plus its in scouseland.
Old Trafford = Far far too big and would look stupid
Wembley = See Old Trafford reason. Yep thats right, send 10k Wigan fans down the M1 on a seriously expensive trip
Australia = My 2nd choice as it would be great to beat t'aussies in their own backyard AGAIN!!

It says on the VT thread that the COMS is unavailable for RL.

4. Because they never provide forks with pies

It would be a brave decision and the the club's staff will have to work on overdrive, but a 40k crowd at City of Manchester would be a massive boost not just to Wigan but to the overall game.

If it isn't available - City may not need the money - then there are no other suitable stadiums (OT too big, Liverpool / Everton are in areas that don't have an interest in RL) and we must ensure a sell out at DW.